The new Mercedes GLS seven-seater SUV has been spotted testing in a camouflage wrap and body mouldings created to hide the information of the car. It’ll be larger yet lighter than the current car, with a glamorous interior and hybrid power.

2019 Mercedes GLS Styling

In spite of the camouflage disguise, it’s clear that the aging GLS has been completely upgraded. The headlights are slimmer and the grille is even larger than the current model’s, providing it a lot more presence. These spy shots make the new GLS look lower than the outgoing model, however it’ll be longer and simply as broad. Through the camouflage a couple of sharp body creases are visible, however otherwise the bodywork will be smoother and cleaner than the boxy present car. At the back, the boot opening looks larger and the brake lights get the exact same slimline treatment as those at the front of the car.

2019 Mercedes GLS Interior

With the GLS focusing on glamorous rivals such as the Range Rover and soon-to-be-revealed BMW X7, the interior will feel very exceptional. It’ll be really just like the interior of Mercedes’ flagship S-Class model, with a tidy, luxurious style and lots of soft-touch materials, quilted leather seats and the futuristic dual-screen setup set to be presented across the range.

It’ll feature the very most current technology consisting of self-driving ability, car emergency braking and gesture control. The infotainment screen will be quick to load and will have super-sharp graphics, and a 24/7 concierge service could likewise be available to handle a client’s individual needs. The leather seats will be aerated and warmed and massage functions make sure to be a choice.

The next GLS will be a little longer than the current car, in spite of bus-like proportions currently. The extra few millimetres in length, paired with an entirely new platform, need to mean it has significantly more space in the first, second and third rows.

2019 Mercedes GLS Engines and Driving

The new platform is also much lighter than the present model, spelling enhancements in fuel economy, handling and acceleration. That stated, it definitely won’t be a featherweight, and these pictures suggest a lot of body lean– to be anticipated in such a big car.

Four-wheel-drive will be standard, and there’ll be one diesel and one petrol choice– a 3.0-litre diesel V6 and a stonking V8-powered AMG GLS 63 model. Both will see improvements in fuel economy (although the AMG 63 will still cost a fortune to run) and efficiency, with the AMG 63 set to produce more than 600hp. There’ll also be a plug-in hybrid variation that ought to manage around 20 miles of silent electric-only running.

2019 Mercedes GLS Price and Release Date

Evaluating by these photos, a production variation is a reasonable way off yet. Expect it to go on sale in 2019, with rates beginning with around ₤ 75,000 and rising to nearly ₤ 120,000 for the AMG model. The GLS is also anticipated to get a super-posh version by Mercedes’ high-end brand, Maybach, to complete against the Bentley Bentayga and long-wheelbase Range Rover SVAutobiography. With a few options ticked, that might well cost practically ₤ 200,000.